Edward Bartz
Jan 29, 2016
Edward Eugene Bartz, 88, passed away in his home in Yakima on January 29, 2016. He was born September 1, 1927 in Valley City, ND to Otto August and Nellie Kathryn (Wyttenback) Bartz. Edward grew up in Missoula MT, eldest of six children. He married his high school sweetheart Betty Lou Carmean in 1947 until her passing in 1974. Edward...
Francis Barnett
Jan 26, 2016
Valley Hills Funeral Home May rest and eternal peace be granted to our beloved husband and father Francis (Frank) Barnett. Born the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters, Frank began life helping his father clear ground along the Yakima River. He entered high school enjoying the sport of boxing and also cars. Along the way he met and married Lena...
Esther Hoffbauer
Jan 25, 2016
Esther Sophia Hoffbauer Esther Hoffbauer died on Monday morning, Jan. 25. She was born May 13, 1912, in Traer, Kan., as Esther Sophia Jording. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hoffbauer, her daughter Doreen Joyce Miller, and her 14 siblings. She was the sole surviving family member of 15 children. She married Paul Hoffbauer in Oberlin, Kan.,...
Walter Wane
Jan 24, 2016
Walter Robert Wane, born June 11, 1970, went home to be with the Lord January 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter H Wane, Mary G (Nelson) Wane, Robert A. Richards, Hazel P (Garling) Richards, uncle Robert Fullmer, and nephew James Wane II. He is survived by his sons Todd Wane and Michael Ray, parents James...
William Wellons
Jan 22, 2016
If you knew Nolan, you know he was kind-hearted, cared about other people and had a witty, fun sense of humor. He was an avid walker and never turned down a cookie! He passed away January 22, 2016 at Summitview Healthcare Center. Nolan was born April 18, 1922 in Yakima to William and Mary Wellons by a midwife in his...
Anatolio Sanchez
Jan 21, 2016
Anatolio Castro Sanchez, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home in Grandview. Anatolio was born in La Barranca, Jalisco in Mexico on November 16, 1927. He grew up as a farmer and learned how to live off the land. He met his future wife, Clementina, when he was 27 years old. He would send...
Robert Delong
Jan 21, 2016
Valley Hills Funeral Home Robert Theodore DeLong, 72, of Yakima passed away 1/21/2016 at Regional Hospital with family members at his bedside. Robert was born in Yakima on 09/15/1943 to Roy and Mary DeLong. He along with his parents moved to Port Orchard, WA in 1955, where he finished his education. He returned to Yakima in 1960, to live until...
Teodoro Lepez-Espana
Jan 21, 2016
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 - 8:00 pm with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm Thursday January 28, 2016 and January 29, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Saturday January 30, 2016 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at...
Murray Smith
Jan 16, 2016
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Terrace Heights Cemetery in Yakima Wa. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Corine Stonemetz
Jan 15, 2016
Corine “Doris” Pauline (Webster) Stonemetz, 89, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2016, at her home surrounded by family on her way to meet her Lord and reunite with her husband. She was born May 23, 1926, in Scio, New York, to Howard and Bessie (Baham) Webster. Corine married Donald Stonemetz at the tender age of 17 and moved with...
Juan Abarca
Jan 15, 2016
Visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday February 18, 2016 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday February 19, 2016 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will be held in Chilpancingo De Los Bravo Guerrero Mexico...
Ruby Perkins
Jan 10, 2016
Ruby L Perkins, 102, of Yakima, peacefully passed away on January 10th, 2016. She was born on July 4, 1913 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada to Nelson and Hilda Hinkley. The oldest of 9 children, Ruby, was proud to be an American citizen who was born in Canada. Ruby married Arthur “Billy” Perkins in 1931 and they enjoyed over 53 years...
